LXD55 SN-6 -- advice/opinions

Started by pearcear, 08/12/2005 06:48PM
Posted 08/12/2005 06:48PM Opening Post
I see that Meade is offering a Meade LXD55 SN-6 with UHTC through their factory outlet on ebay for $250 free shipping,
plus rings and an eyepiece.

Does anyone have experience, advice or opinions on this scope. Is $250 a good deal? I looked up some reviews and they all mention good optics, some mention a poor plastic focuser (a deal killer for me) but the ad says its a metal r+p.

I'm a somewhat experienced astronomer and I already have some scopes but not like this one (6" rft), I also have a good mount for it.

TIA

~Andrew~
Posted 08/23/2005 06:21PM #1
Thanks for the replies -- I pulled the trigger -- now just waiting for ups.............
Posted 08/26/2005 04:24AM #2
Andrew

You might want to Chris Hendren via his website on the LXD55 SN6. He's a strong advocate on this set-up and you can see some of his stuff, too. http://www.geocities.com/ex_cathedra_3/
Posted 09/01/2005 02:49PM #3
Hello. I just received my lxd 55 sn-6 yesterday .
To my amazement it was clear last night so i took a quick peek. I don't have a mount for the scope yet so I was holding it on my lap like an astrocan.
I was VERY impressed. The optics are very good
I use my 11mm nagler and my 22mm nagler. VERY nice views!!! I can't wait to get it mounted
Good luck
Paul